There are many things you can do to make a small kitchen space feel more open. Previously, we’ve discussed knocking a wall down to a suitable height for a countertop. However, this is not always a suitable option.
One alternative is to have a “window” into an adjacent room. This is particularly good for a galley kitchen design, as you can see from the picture below. You could also put storage cabinets both above and below the opening, which would maximize storage space.
This opening keeps anyone in the kitchen from being isolated from the living area. Conversations can flow easily between the rooms during family time together, or when entertaining guests.
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This is a great piece of advice. Ventilation is a key issue however, as you don’t want the living room to fill up with smells of food, everytime something is cooked.
Ventilation absolutely is important, especially in a small space! We have actually discussed this before in a previous article, Proper Kitchen Venting Prevents Frustrations. Very good point!